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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.91, 2,257.44 and 682.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.91, 2,257.44 and 682.97 is: 1,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.91 : 2,257.44 = 682.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.91/2,257.44 = 682.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.91x = 2,257.44 × 682.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.91x = 1,541,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,749.95/1,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.48

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